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Isobutyl methacrylate (i-BMA). Used as a base material for adhesives.
Details
CAS
97-86-9
Product Type
Industry
Producer
Supplier
Chemical Composition
Isobutyl methacrylate
Other Applications
Polymerization and copolymerization in emulsion and solution
Used in the lacquer, leather, paper and textile industries
Base material for coatings and adhesives
Used in oil additives and dental products
Handling
Odor: Ester-like
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| (Color (Pt, Co | <5 | Rohm Method: M5 (Pt-Co) | |
| Refractive index | 1.42 | 20°C | |
| Appearance | Transparent and colorless | ||
| Physical state | Fluid | ||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Solubility | 0.2 | ||
| Solubility | 0.5 | ||
| Purity | >99 | % | Rohm Method: M2-14 (GC) |
| Humidity | <0.050 | % | Rohm Method: M3 (according to K. Fischer) |
| Vapor pressure | 3.00 | mm-Hg | 20°C |
| Molecular weight | 142.2 | g/mol | |
| Viscosity | 0.90 | cP | 20°C |
| Density | 0.888 | g/ml | 20°C |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Freezing point | -37 | °C | |
| flash point | 43.0 | ºC | DIN 51755 |
| Boling point | 155 | ºC | 0.1013MPa |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Acidity number | <0.0050 | mg KOH/g | Rohm Method: M4 (acid-base titr., MAAC) |